Alejandro Amenábar

Film director and screenwriter

Alejandro Amenábar - Film director and screenwriter
Born

March 31st, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Spain

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Born in Chile and raised in Spain, a prominent film director and screenwriter emerged in the late 1990s. Debuted with the film 'Thesis' in 1996, which garnered critical acclaim and established a filmmaking career. Followed with noteworthy films such as 'Open Your Eyes' and 'The Others', blending genres of horror and psychological thriller. Achieved international success with 'Mar adentro', which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 2005. Also directed 'Regression', showcasing interest in psychological themes and complex narratives.

Directed 'Mar adentro', won Academy Award

Created 'The Others', received critical acclaim

Wrote and directed 'Open Your Eyes'

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